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Event:
Highland 74
Date: Jul 02, 2021 |
#R1#
A low kick from Turner misses
and Haber Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Haber Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haber Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Waramunt Haber Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haber Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#Turner is rocked!
Haber Jr lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Turner falls backwards - clearly groggy! Haber Jr dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waramunt Haber Jr!
After winning the bout, Waramunt Haber Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated BH Turner had this to say: 'shit happens'. |
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Event:
Highland 59
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Chavaski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chavaski motions for Turner to come forward. Chavaski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Turner throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Chavaski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Turner! #SUB#
Chavaski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chavaski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chavaski is trying to move to mount but Turner reverses beautifully and ends up in Chavaski's guard.
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Chavaski.
Turner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turner throws an elbow that misses. Chavaski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turner's guard. Nice move by Chavaski!#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavaski content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Chavaski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavaski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turner trying to keep a closed guard but Chavaski is proving a slippery customer.
Chavaski won't allow Turner to get back to his feet.
Chavaski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Turner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chavaski defends well.
Chavaski stays in close to Turner's body and controls the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chavaski passes into half guard.
Chavaski is looking to advance position but Turner won't allow it.
Chavaski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Chavaski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turner defends it well.
Chavaski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chavaski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turner for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turner is trying to get back to full guard.
Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##SUB2#
Turner actively working from the bottom here.
Chavaski content to control rather than advance.
Chavaski is pressing down on Turner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turner is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Chavaski is trying to work for a kimura but Turner is defending well.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chavaski in particular looking to stall.
Chavaski passes to side control.
Chavaski controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turner tries to buck Chavaski off but Chavaski is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Chavaski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Chavaski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
BH Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner throws a body punch but Chavaski moves out of range.
Turner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turner is looking to slow Chavaski down with leg kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Chavaski. No joy for Turner on that attempt.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Chavaski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Chavaski feinted with a counter takedown.
Chavaski throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Chavaski counters with a shoot takedown. Turner fights it but they end up in guard.
Turner is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chavaski dives into side control.
#REVB#
Turner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chavaski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Chavaski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Turner!
Turner tries to lock up and control but Chavaski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Chavaski has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Turner is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Remi Chavaski!
In defeat, BH Turner stepped up to the mic, saying 'shit happens'. |
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Event:
Highland 50
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turner.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ron Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
#CL2#
Turner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Turner fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Turner looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Turner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner motions for Johnson to come forward. Turner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Turner counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
Johnson thumps Turner with a low kick.
Turner blocks a jab.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turner counters with a straight right hand.
Ron Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson sizes up Turner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Turner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ron Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BH Turner.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turner back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner takes one on the button.#T4#
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Jab, jab by Turner - just one landing.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Turner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Turner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Turner has control of the leg. #ES#
Johnson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Turner keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Turner scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
BH Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner takes one to the chin there.
Turner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Turner ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination. Turner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Turner darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Turner into the cage.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab lands there for Johnson.#T3#
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Turner shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ron Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BH Turner.
Turner tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Turner's head back.
Turner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ron Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Turner slips under a jab.
Johnson digs a good hook to Turner's body.
#T4#
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson checks a low kick from Turner.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Turner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Johnson lands with a hook. Turner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson cracks Turner with an open hand slap.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a combination. Turner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target. #T1#
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson leaves Turner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ron Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BH Turner.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turner walks into a left hand.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson misses the jab.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ron Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Turner wants to clinch.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Turner settles back down.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Turner didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner walks into a left hand.
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turner takes a step back to recover.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turner under the eye.
Johnson misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
BH Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Ron Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
BH Turner spoke after the fight, saying 'shit happens'. |
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Event:
Highland 41
Date: May 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown. Daskalakis tries to sprawl out of it but Turner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daskalakis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Daskalakis has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Turner has clasped his hands together around Daskalakis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Turner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Daskalakis some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Turner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Daskalakis manages to get back to half guard.
Turner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner prevents Daskalakis from improving his position.
Daskalakis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've been hearing that Turner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Daskalakis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Turner is working for a submission of some sort.
Turner prevents Daskalakis from improving his position.
Daskalakis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Daskalakis.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turner won't allow Daskalakis to sweep him here.
Turner scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daskalakis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turner being controlled here momentarily.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
Daskalakis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Turner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Daskalakis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Turner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Daskalakis dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Daskalakis distracts Turner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daskalakis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daskalakis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daskalakis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Turner trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Turner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daskalakis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daskalakis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daskalakis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Daskalakis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daskalakis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been informed that Daskalakis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Daskalakis scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daskalakis content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Caligola Daskalakis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Daskalakis clinches up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daskalakis. #CUT2#It looks like BH Turner has been cut.
Daskalakis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turner.
Daskalakis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turner.
Turner is working for takedown but Daskalakis is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BH Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Turner pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Turner has his foot on Daskalakis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daskalakis works his way back into a safe position though.
Daskalakis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Daskalakis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Daskalakis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Turner is looking for a triangle but Daskalakis pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Daskalakis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Daskalakis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Daskalakis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#Turner is rocked!
Daskalakis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Turner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daskalakis postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Turner covers up, he's hurt! Daskalakis keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Daskalakis and the ref steps in to end the fight! Daskalakis can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caligola Daskalakis!
Caligola Daskalakis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
BH Turner spoke after the fight, saying 'shit happens'. |
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Event:
Highland 30
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sam scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turner with the inside leg kick.
Turner slips under a jab from Sam.
Sam fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Sam's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Sam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sam tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Sam takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sam misses with a series of wild punches.
Sam fails to land with a series of punches.
Sahara Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Turner has Sam up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Turner jumps into guard, dragging Sam to the mat.
#SU#
Sam decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Turner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sam throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
Sam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sam tries to avoid it but Turner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sam to the ground. Sam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sahara Sam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BH Turner.
Sam pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Sam settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Sam blocks the low kick.
Sam misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Turner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam is trying to stand back up but Turner is controlling him
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Turner working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Sam wants to stand back up but Turner manages to pass into side control.
Sam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sam tries to get out of the position.
Turner prevents Sam from escaping the position.
Turner working the body and head with strikes.
Sam is trying to buck Turner off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sam bucks up and tries to throw Turner off but instead Turner has got his back!
Sam is trying to stand back up.
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sam is trapped and Turner is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turner on the ground.
Sam is trying to stand back up. #T3##SUB2#
Turner is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Sam won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Turner off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BH Turner!
During a confident post fight interview, BH Turner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 18
Date: Apr 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Shields dives in and grabs Turner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes down on Shields's head and hops out.
Shields looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shields looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
BH Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Shields.
Turner slaps away a takedown attempt from Shields, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Turner stuffs the takedown.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shields has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Shields shoots in and gets a takedown into Turner's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Turner controls Shields momentarily but Shields frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields works over Turner with some ground and pound from guard.
Shields loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shields controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB#
Shields got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shields has managed to get both his arms back between Turner's legs - danger averted.
Shields with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shields scoring with some ground and pound.
Turner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shields with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shields works over Turner with some ground and pound from guard.
Shields controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shields is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shields stays in close to Turner's body and controls the position.
Shields chips away with some ground and pound.
Shields with a nice head shot there.
Shields lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shields is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Turner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shields scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shields works over Turner with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shields's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#Turner is rocked!
Shields is in close to Turner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Turner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shields postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Turner covers up, he's hurt! Shields keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Shields and the ref steps in to end the fight! Shields can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Shields!
In defeat, BH Turner stepped up to the mic, saying 'shit happens'. |
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Event:
Highland 9
Date: Mar 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner shoots for a double leg takedown but Loens sprawls well. He's pushed Turner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Loens drives through and clinches with Turner against the cage.
Loens is pressed up against the cage. Turner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Loens down to the mat. Loens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Turner throws a right hand that Loens ducks under and follows up with a left that Loens also avoids with ease.
Loens quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Loens's waist but Loens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
Rudy Loens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BH Turner.
Loens fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Loens moves into the clinch.
Turner tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Loens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner with a nice calf kick.
Loens throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Loens.
Turner lands a leg kick that knocks Loens off balance momentarily.
Loens is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Turner looks for a takedown but Loens sprawls well.
Turner's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Loens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Loens moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Turner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T1#
Loens is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Turner has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Loens managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Turner.
Loens is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Turner.
Loens avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Turner.
Loens is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Turner has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Turner is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Loens looks calm but he's in trouble here. Turner gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Loens is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Turner lets go of the hold and Loens can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BH Turner!
After winning the bout, BH Turner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Rudy Loens was interviewed post fight and said 'Despite my loss against an opponent who was tonight better as me a big thanks to my sponsor Savage Fightwear Island and the Highland organisation for having the chance fighting here tonight.Also a big thanks on the great fans and public supporting me.Thanks again and i'll be back !'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ulalole doesn't seem bothered though.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Ulalole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turner is fending him off so far but Ulalole persists. Nope, Turner circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ulalole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Ulalole with that takedown attempt.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
BH Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cucu Ulalole.
Ulalole lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Ulalole down.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ulalole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ulalole doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
#TD#
Turner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Ulalole is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Turner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ulalole on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Turner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Turner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ulalole to see if he's OK.
Ulalole is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Turner lands some shots froms side control.#ROC#Ulalole is rocked!#SUB#
Turner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Turner is trying to get an arm triangle but Ulalole is defending well.
Turner scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Ulalole is looking for a sweep.
Turner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ulalole is trying to control Turner's posture but Turner avoids it.
Turner scoring with punches from side control.
Ulalole is looking for a sweep.
Ulalole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ulalole wants to get back to his feet.
Turner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Turner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Turner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Turner scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ulalole is still in real trouble! Can Turner finish him?#SUB#
Turner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Turner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ulalole seems to have recovered his senses.
Ulalole is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BH Turner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ulalole wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Ulalole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Ulalole wants to clinch.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Ulalole looks for a takedown but Turner sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulalole tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
BH Turner is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Turner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ulalole is wriggling around but Turner manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVB#
Ulalole trying to control but Turner postures up.
Turner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ulalole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Turner slips a nice elbow through Ulalole's hands, connecting with Ulalole's forehead.
Turner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Turner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ulalole sees it coming and defends easily.
Ulalole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Ulalole keeps trying to improve his position.
Ulalole is trying to maintain the position but Turner is very close to passing his half guard.
Turner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Turner prevents Ulalole from improving his position.
Ulalole is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turner lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Ulalole is trying to maintain the position but Turner is very close to passing his half guard.
Turner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ulalole tries to roll over but Turner keeps him under control.
BH Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ulalole is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ulalole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turner's back!
Turner looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Ulalole is looking for a rear naked choke here but Turner reverses the position brilliantly into Ulalole's guard!
Turner lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Turner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Turner chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BH Turner dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Turner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ulalole sprawls well initially but Turner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Turner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Turner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Turner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Turner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Turner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulalole works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Ulalole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turner defends well.
Ulalole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Turner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turner postures up and lands a big shot to Ulalole's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ulalole is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Turner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ulalole is aware though and is defending well.
Turner has his hands on Ulalole's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Turner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ulalole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ulalole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Turner looking to control.
Ulalole throws a big right hand that misses.
Ulalole wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Turner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ulalole trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Turner working for a triangle but Ulalole defends it easily.
Ulalole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Turner scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Turner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ulalole manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ulalole wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Ulalole trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
Ulalole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turner landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ulalole is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
BH Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BH Turner! |
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